By Gillian Waters The famous outlaw has been the subject of books, TV series and Films. We all know the stories of Robin and his band of merry men but do you know who he really was and where he came from?Gillian is a Medievalist by training, who is intrigued by the connection between families… Continue reading Was Robin Hood A Yorkshireman?
By Alex De Gier Knaresborough’s own one woman tourist attraction. She forecast the end of the world and aeroplanes. Didn’t she? Alex, will guide you through the myths and legends surround “England’s Nostradamus”.Alex is our Society Chairman. He is a long-time resident of Knaresborough with interests in both local and family history.
By Tim Neale Its 1066 and England is being threatened from North East and South. King Harold must face down those that would claim his throne. Tim will explain the background and significance of the precursor battle to that at Hastings.Tim is a member of the Stamford Bridge Heritage Society.
By Brian Forshaw We all know that Knaresborough is an ancient and historical market town but what do we actually know of the place and its people from 400 years ago.Brian has been resident in Knaresborough since 1968 and a member of the Knaresborough Historical Society for most of that time. Author of the books… Continue reading 18th century Knaresborough
By Rob Snow Last year Rob took a look at the reputations of Mary of Anjou. This year Rob’s subject is Mary Tudor, another Queen that history may have painted in an uncomplimentary way. Has she been harshly treated and should she be more deserving of a sympathetic hearing.Rob taught for many years in the… Continue reading Two Queens Bad Press Mary Tudor
By Claire Joia The Castle Mills are prominent on Waterside but there was more to this industry than one mill and one company. Claire will talk us through the development of the industry and the people involved in it over the centuries.Claire is a volunteer at Knaresborough Museum Association and has been researching the linen… Continue reading The Linen Industry in Knaresborough
By Pete Finan From prehistoric times people have settled in the Nidd Valley. With its prominent position on a crag the town became strategically important in early times and its hinterland and position on the river meant it developed as a major market centre. Throughout time people have been attracted here for numerous reasons and… Continue reading The people who settled in Knaresborough
By Tony Morgan Explaining the history of York in the 17th Century, the people who lived there and the people who influenced their lives. Tony moves the story of York from his talk last year when he told us of the Tudor period in the city.Tony is a resident of Tadcaster whose initial interest and… Continue reading Early Stuart York – Plague Plot and Civil War
